Rabada named world’s best Test bowler as Proteas consider appeal

ABC News Australia – The International Cricket Council has given South Africa a timely reminder of Kagiso Rabada’s talent, with the suspended spearhead now officially ranked the world’s best Test bowler.

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The International Cricket Council has given South Africa a timely reminder of Kagiso Rabada’s talent, with the suspended spearhead now officially ranked the world’s best Test bowler.

The ICC released its updated rankings one day after confirming Rabada’s two-Test ban, which will force him to miss the rest of the four-Test series against Australia that is currently level at 1-1.

The Proteas are yet to reveal whether they will appeal the code-of-conduct charge resulting from Rabada’s physical contact with Steve Smith on day one of the second Test.

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis suggested Rabada still had room for improvement.

Rabada also revealed some of the more light-hearted barbs directed his way on day one in Port Elizabeth, where he was sent out as nightwatchman after bowling 21 overs.